We are receiving Covid-19 related resource announcements and updates from local foundations, not-for-profits, state agencies, and community initiatives to share with our supporters and subscribers.
Many organizations and companies are rising to the challenge of assisting impacted businesses and communities. Listed below are a few of the resources beginning to provide Covid-19 related services locally. The aim of these resources is to help to minimize the spread of the virus and address adverse economic impacts.
Take care, reach out
Sally Baker, PBI
Small Business Association
SBA to Provide Disaster Assistance Loans for Small Businesses Impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19)
in response to the COVID-19 crisis.
Columbia Economic Development Corp
CEDC’s Revolving Loan Fund and SBA Microloan Program may be able help local businesses.
National Grid
has suspended collection-related activities and disconnections.
The Federal Housing Finance Agency
has encouraged mortgage servicers to provide
The Community Foundation and United Way
to deploy operational resources to agencies addressing the implications of COVID-19 on our community.
Capital Region Community COVID-19 Response Fund
Contributions can be made online by using this link:
Additional Coronavirus Response Resources
Here are some key resources that have been issued by federal and state authorities. As we receive updates, additional critical information, and news of community-based initiatives
we'll share with you.
For Up to date Information about Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The Center for Disease Control (CDC)
Sign up as a county volunteer through ServNY
and
A County Volunteer Team as an independent network that could be available for such things as bringing groceries, needed items, and general help is being discussed by a group of residents in Philmont, the Hawthorne community, and with neighboring communities. As this comes into focus we'll share the information with you.
Key Points:
- Encourage sick employees to stay home
- Separate sick employees
- Encourage good hygiene and respiratory etiquette
- Perform routine environmental cleaning
- Limit travel
- Develop a plan for how to respond to various degrees of outbreak in your community
Common Issues Small Businesses May Encounter:
- Capital Access
- Workforce Capacity
- Inventory and Supply Chain Shortfalls
- Facility Remediation/Clean-up Costs
- Insurance Coverage Issues
- Changing Market Demand
- Marketing
Includes graphics and customizable flyers for businesses to promote workplace safety
Actions taken so far by NYS include waiving the 7 day waiting period to collect unemployment insurance.
Allows employees to receive partial unemployment for reduced hours to avoid layoffs
Additional Resources
